Dennis Quaid's 70th birthday celebration felt like attending his own funeral, he joked.

Dennis Quaid turned 70 on April 9, eschewing a lavish celebration in favor of a low-key affair.

My wife compiled little videos from my loved ones, and they all said something nice about me because there was a camera, he told Planet Chronicle Digital with a smile.

"It was incredibly sweet. It was so sweet, it was like being at your own funeral," he said with a chuckle.

Quaid, who starred in and produced his new film "The Long Game" with his wife, Laura Savoie, kept the identity of his well-wisher a secret but mentioned there were some surprise appearances.

He said that he was really sweet when he surprised him by appearing after a long time.

Quaid, with 70 years of life and 50 years in Hollywood, is now happier than ever.

The 70th birthday celebration of Dennis Quaid was like attending one's own funeral.

He replied, "No, I don't have a specific part in mind. I go with the flow and let the characters come to me. My strategy has always been to take on a variety of roles. I believe I've been successful in doing so."

He stated, "I love it more now than when I first started, and I still get butterflies about it. I feel fortunate to be doing it and there's no pressure to achieve anything. I'm just doing it for the love of it."

The 'Parent Trap' actor advised his younger self to 'take it easy' and stays grounded through 'humbling experiences'.

"I would have done things differently, but I wouldn't go back to change them because mistakes are a part of life. It's just how it is. If it weren't for that, it would be something else. So, coulda, woulda, should've, if only; that's not a way to live."

Quaid is simultaneously starring and producing in "The Long Game," a film produced by the production company he founded with Savoie.

"The Long Game" is a true story about a group of Mexican-American teenagers who, despite racial barriers, decided to become golfers despite working as caddies at a golf course.

"I enjoy it now more than ever, more than when I started out. I still feel those butterflies about it and feel so lucky to be doing it. And I'm not trying to get anywhere now or be anything; just doing it because I love it." — Dennis Quaid

"I only play golf once a day, so I didn't have to work hard on that part," Quaid joked. "The real challenge was preparing the story, script, and helping out my director, Julio Quintana, who was incredibly talented."

Golf-loving caddies were excluded from playing at a country club due to their skin color during a time of segregation. As a result, they constructed their own golf course in the desert.

Dennis Quaid discusses the significance of his new film, "The Long Game."

"They learned to play on their own, with nine different paths leading to one hole, and they were so passionate about it," he said.

Quaid helps the boys overcome their struggles in entering tournaments and playing on courses after they start a team at their high school.

He excelled at the country club and "he allowed them entry as the white face." And astonishingly, they won the Texas state championship in their inaugural year at the country club where they were initially barred.

"If you present it as a work of fiction, it's hard to believe. I wouldn't accept it as true, but it is, and you can't deny it," Quaid stated.

The story remains "very relevant" to today's world, according to the Texas-born star.

Quaid stated, "It is crucial to reflect on the past in order to understand our present."

He continued, "It was strange to see separate restrooms, places to sit, and drinking fountains. However, it's crucial to inform future generations about this history and how far we've come. We've made significant progress, and it's essential to preserve our past."

"It's crucial in our diverse society to preserve our cultural identities, despite being Americans, as it contributes to our strength and uniqueness."

"The Long Game" is in theaters nationwide now.